Rickie Fowler leaves Masters hopes in tatters following first-round 80

Rickie Fowler's hopes of winning The Masters dwindle as he shoots an eight-over-par 80 in the first round at Augusta National.

Rickie Fowler's hopes of winning his first green jacket at The Masters swiftly dwindled after he carded an opening-round eight-over-par 80 at Augusta National.

Rickie Fowler in action during the first round of The Masters on April 7, 2016© Getty Images

The 27-year-old, who is still searching for his first Major title, started poorly by scoring a double bogey on the opening hole after finding himself in the pine straw from his drive.

Fowler looked to have fought back as he birdied three of the next four holes, but after moving to even par at the turn, things worsened for the American.

The former US Open runner-up suffered a triple bogey on the 13th and a double bogey on the par-three 16th before shooting another bogey on the final hole.

Fowler could be in danger of missing the cut as he sits tied-83rd in the field.

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